MIND/BODY POWER AGAINST HIV/AIDS
By Judy Callihan Warfield

Hypnotherapy is a fast, effective, and drug free method which can work in conjunction with your prescribed medical protocol. Because it is drug free there will be no drug complications to contend with. The majority of people battling HIV/AIDS have difficulty staying on their prescribed medical protocol due to side effects of the drugs and of the disease.

When you are in the battle for your life whether it be from HIV/AIDS or Cancer your stress level is at it’s maximum. Unfortunately when your stress level is elevated it tends to suppress your immune system even further. Now, this is the last thing you need when you are depending on your immune system to assist you in this battle. Hypnotherapy is an effective tool to manage your stress levels. Unlike meditation, hypnotherapy techniques are as fast as your very thoughts. There is simply nothing faster than our own thoughts as we have all experienced during periods of frustration and/or panic. Let’s use that speed to our advantage by choosing which thoughts we want to dominate our minds.

A lot of people have problems with their appetite and keeping food down when they are on an HIV/AIDS or Cancer protocol. Again, now is when you need for your body to receive nutrition to boost your strength. Thru hypnotherapy you will find your appetite increasing and your ability to allow the food to stay down so your body can absorb the necessary nutrients will increase.

Whether it be from stress or medications or discomfort the ability to sleep is frequently affected. Again, sleep is essential to battle these diseases. Our body recuperates and re-energizes itself during the level of sleep called REM. REM sleep is that very deep level of sleep that our bodies use to as it’s time to heal. Hypnotherapy is a natural method which is proven to improve your ability and your level of sleep.

Depending on your type and level of disease discomfort can be a big factor. When someone is in constant discomfort it makes it very difficult for them to relax, sleep, and/or focus their attention elsewhere. When we are under extreme discomfort the muscles, tissues, fiber, and nerves are feeling like they are under attack. Muscles become very tight and that only serves to increase the discomfort and limit the circulation to areas of the body that need that life giving flow. There are numerous hypnotic, NLP, and guided imagery techniques to reduce discomfort. We would never want to completely eliminate discomfort as that is a defense for your body, however, what if you could decrease your discomfort level by 20%, 30%, 50% or more? You may then discuss reducing the amount of pain medication you are on with your physician. It is a very powerful and empowering way to become pro active in your recovery.

One of the first thoughts that a person has when they are told they have a life threatening
Disease is one of fear and anxiety. We work to create thoughts that are fact based and lessen the “what ifs” that tend to sap our energy and strength. It is a serious situation, absolutely!, are there things you can do to support your protocol and increase your chances and quality of life, absolutely!

There are numerous reports that indicate that when people are involved in a hypnotherapy group their quality of life improves and their odds of longer life and improved life are increased. By creating a support network within your group you are also able to increase your personal support net. It is a nice option to ask others in your group to accompany you to treatments and/or appointments. It is also always nice to be a group with people that are battling the same disease as you are and have an additional resource for treatments and questions you may have.

LOW COST GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR HIV/AIDS AND CANCER

• Reduce Stress
• Improve Sleep
• Improve Appetite
• Decrease Nausea
• Decrease Discomfort
• Reduce Fear/Anxiety
  

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Articles are designed to provide a broad overview of this topic and provide general information. Each person has individual and unique considerations. Hypnotherapy is never meant to be in lieu of your prescribed medical protocol. It is intended to compliment and enhance your current physician’s recommendations. I do not cure, diagnose, or prescribe. Any issue that may have a medical origin will require a referral from your physician.

Each person's issues are unique to them. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your specific questions and concerns.